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Unity, identity, and vision take centre stage on day 3 of ABSU conference of leaders & scholars
Kokrajhar, March 15: The third day of the 57th Annual Conference of the All Bodo Students Union (ABSU) at Bodofa Fwthar, Dotma, Kokrajhar, was marked by insightful discussions, competitive events, and the commemoration of the organisation's legacy. The ongoing four-day conference, scheduled to conclude on March 16, 2025, has remained a crucial platform for fostering academic excellence, leadership, and cultural identity, according to the All Bodo Students Union (ABSU) statement.
Assam: Indian Army organises boxing tournament in Tinsukia
Tinsukia, March 13: The Indian Army, in coordination with the Assam Amateur Boxing Association, conducted the Tinsukia Boxing Tournament from March 11-12.
Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi interacts with youth at Indore's Softvision College
Indore, March 11: Indian Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi, interacted with students and faculty of Softvision College and Research Institute, Indore, underscoring the importance of military-civil collaboration in shaping a self-reliant and globally influential India.
State budget to provide relief to 1.43 lakh taxpayers in Assam: CM Sarma
Guwahati, March 11: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday asserted that the latest state budget is set to give relief to at least 1.43 lakh taxpayers in Assam as the government has included the provisions of exempting Professional Tax.
Prepare youths for changing global demands, advocates President Murmu
Hisar, March 10: President Droupadi Murmu on Monday said preparing the young generation for changing global demands “is a challenging task for higher education institutions”.
Thailand: Students now free to choose their hairstyles, as court annuls 50-year-old regulation
Bangkok, March 8: The Supreme Administrative Court has abolished a controversial Education Ministry regulation that restricted students' hairstyles for over five decades, Bangkok Post reported
Feels like I have returned home, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on Bihar visit; meets DyCM Samrat Chaudhary
Patna, March 7: Spiritual leader and founder of Art of Living, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar reached Bihar on a five-day visit to the state and said no one can say that Bihar is underdeveloped.
PM Modi seeks stronger role for youth, women in big push to cooperatives
New Delhi, March 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held a discussion on increasing the participation of youth and women in cooperatives and emphasised the need for partnerships with global cooperative organisations to expand the Indian cooperative sector.
Indian Army's Ace of Spades division trains youth in Rajouri under operation sadbhavana
Rajouri, March 6: The Indian Army's Ace of Spades Division conducted a skill development training program for local youth in the Rajouri district under Operation Sadbhavana, aimed at empowering unemployed individuals through technical expertise.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla exhorts youth to commit themselves to goal of Aatmanirbhar Bharat
Pune, February 27: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday urged the youth to commit themselves to the goal of Aatmanirbhar Bharat by creating employment opportunities.
Centre launches Statistics Hackathon for empowering youth
New Delhi, Feb 25: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), in collaboration with MyGov, is launching an exciting data-visualisation hackathon titled "Innovate with GoIStats", centred around the theme "Data-Driven Insights for Viksit Bharat".
Youth are the driving force of our nation: Union Cabinet Minister Sarbananda Sonowal
Guwahati, February 23: Union Cabinet Minister for Ports, Shipping & Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal emphasised the role of youth in nation-building during his address at the Think India North-East Summit 2025, held at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati on Sunday.
SOUL is the brainchild of Prime Minister Modi: Former IPS Kiran Bedi praises PM
New Delhi, February 22: Former Puducherry LG and former IPS officer Kiran Bedi on Saturday said that the School of Ultimate Leadership (SOUL) is the brainchild of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and through this, the country is preparing the leadership of tomorrow.
He told me discipline will make success path for me: Raebareli locals highlight interaction with Rahul Gandhi
Raebareli, February 21: During his visit to Raebareli, Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, engaged with local students and residents, sparking conversations about education, employment, and community development.
VP Dhankhar to interact with Ambedkar Marathwada University students on Feb 22
New Delhi, Feb 20: Known to encourage youth to be a part of India's growth story, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar will preside over the 65th Convocation of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Maharashtra on Saturday, said an official.
Labour-Employment ministry Secy leads Indian delegation at first G20 Employment Working Group Meeting
New Delhi, February 19: Sumita Dawra, Secretary at the Ministry of Labour and Employment, led the Indian delegation at the first G20 Employment Working Group (EWG) meeting under the South African Presidency, held from February 18-21 at Port Elizabeth, South Africa, a statement by the Ministry of Labour and Employment said.
Rajasthan Budget: Focus on infrastructure, youth and economic growth
Jaipur, Feb 19: Finance Minister Diya Kumari will present the Rajasthan Budget for the fiscal year 2025-26 on Wednesday in the state Assembly. This time, the budget is expected to prioritise infrastructure development, and economic strengthening over populist measures and focus on youth-centric policies and initiatives.
J&K: First-ever Sikh Cricket Premier League inaugurated in Jammu
Jammu, Feb 17: L-G Manoj Sinha said on Monday inaugurated the first-ever edition of the Sikh Cricket Premier League in Jammu, saying that inclusive growth for J&K envisions socio-economic growth for all sections of the society.
Youth must drive the engine of progress: VP Dhankhar
Jammu, Feb 15: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday said that the country's youth today are living in times where their mind can be without fear because the economy is blossoming due to an ideal ecosystem that was missing in the country for a long time.
Everyone must participate in war against drugs: Tripura CM
Agartala, Feb 10: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Monday appealed to everyone, including students and youths to participate wholeheartedly in the government's 'War Against Drugs' mission and make the state a drug-free society.
Pir Panjal festival begins in J&K's Poonch, Army unites culture and strength
Poonch, Feb 9: The Army kicked off the Pir Panjal Winter Festival in the city on Sunday, setting the stage for wide array of sports and cultural spectacles spread over next two months.
Farmers key to nation's development: Vice President Dhankhar
New Delhi, Feb 9: Highlighting farmers' role in the country's development, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Sunday urged youth to take up the profession and assured them of positive economic results if they take advantage of new technologies, cooperatives and government policies.
Employability of India's graduates has shot up to 54.8 pc from 33.9 pc in last 10 years: Mandaviya
Gandhinagar, Feb 9: The employability of India's graduates has shot up from 33.95 per cent in 2013 to 54.81 per cent in 2024 driven by various skill-building initiatives launched by the government, Union Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has said.
WAVES 2025: Saraswathi Vani Balgam highlights youth empowerment at global summit
Mumbai, February 6: At the World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025, Saraswathi Vani Balgam, an acclaimed writer and the CEO of Dancing Atoms, addressed the importance of empowering youth in the entertainment industry.
Unemployment, empowerment top priorities for Delhi's first-time voters
New Delhi, February 5: Delhi's first-time voters are making their presence felt in the ongoing assembly elections, with many enthusiastically casting their ballots. For these young voters, every vote counts, and they're prioritizing their civic duty. Notably, unemployment and youth empowerment have emerged as top concerns, surpassing freebies as the key issues driving their voting decisions.
Appeal youth to counter anti-national narratives, defeat forces inimical to India: VP Dhankhar at ICAI WOFA
New Delhi, February 3: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Sunday called upon the youth of India to take a proactive role in safeguarding national interests and countering anti-national narratives that undermine the country's progress.
Gujarat Titans bring Season 2 of Junior Titans to Bharuch; aims to build sports culture among Children
Bharuch, February 1: Gujarat Titans is bringing season two of the Junior Titans to Bharuch, after successfully concluding respective events in Junagadh and Bhavnagar.
India set to become the world's third largest economy soon: President Murmu
New Delhi, Jan 31: India is set to become the world's third-largest economy, President Droupadi Murmu declared while addressing the joint sitting of Parliament on Friday.
Budget to focus on rural development, youth, women empowerment and job creation: Yes Bank report
New Delhi, January 29: The upcoming Union Budget for FY26 is expected to focus on rural development, youth and women empowerment, fine-tuning the Employment Linked Incentive Scheme, and enhancing the skilling program according to a report by Yes Bank. Additionally, capital expenditure may shift focus to new sectors beyond railways and roadways, which are nearing capacity saturation.
PM Modi lays thrust on 'One Nation One Election', says India's youth are force for global good
New Delhi, January 28: Asserting that India's youth are a force for global good, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that the BJP-led NDA government had worked for removing many obstacles faced by the country's youth which has enhanced their potential.
Youth needs to stand up, be job givers & not job seekers: Arunachal CM
Itanagar, Jan 27: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Monday said that government jobs are limited and not all can be accommodated, therefore, youths need to stand up on their own feet and become job givers rather than job seekers.
Dubai Youth Forum to open on January 28 at Mohammed Bin Rashid Library
Dubai, January 27: Bringing together senior officials, experts, and young talents from diverse sectors, the Dubai Youth Council will host the Dubai Youth Forum on Tuesday, January 28.
PM Modi to address annual 'NCC PM Rally' in Delhi tomorrow
New Delhi, Jan 26: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (January 27) will address the annual 'NCC PM Rally' here at the Cariappa Parade Ground, an official said on Sunday. Notably, over 2,300 NCC cadets participated in the Republic Day camp this year.
NCC contingent marches down Kartavya Path on R-Day
New Delhi, January 26: As India celebrates its 76th Republic Day on Sunday, there are grand showcases of the country's unique blend of rich cultural diversity, unity, equality, development and military prowess at Kartavya Path.
Youth to power mission to achieve Viksit Bharat by 2047: Rajnath Singh
New Delhi, Jan 25: The youth are future heroes of India and they will play a major role in making India a 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Saturday, felicitating the Super-100 winners of Veer Gatha 4.0 - an event for students to pay tribute to gallantry award winners and freedom fighters.
Tripura CM launches startup policy to empower youth
Agartala, Jan 24: To empower youths, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday launched the 'Tripura Startup Policy-2024', under which financial support would be extended to entrepreneurs engaged in Information Technology (IT) and Information Technology Enabled Services (ITES).
PM Modi encourages Republic Day participants to engage in social change and nation-building
New Delhi, Jan 24: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday engaged in a vibrant and informal interaction with NCC cadets, NSS volunteers, tribal guests, and tableaux artists who are set to participate in the upcoming Republic Day parade.
PM Modi's special interaction with 'young friends' on Netaji's birth anniversary
New Delhi, Jan 23: On the occasion of Parakram Diwas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his 128th birth anniversary and interacted with students at the Central Hall of Parliament.
Youths are priority of our government: Meghalaya CM
Shillong, Jan 20: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Monday asserted that his government has been giving maximum priority to the youths in the state and major decisions of the government are being taken with a focus on the young generation of the hill state.
You are India's global ambassadors in the making: Gautam Adani to students
Ahmedabad, Jan 20: The Adani Group Chairman, Gautam Adani, on Monday, told students that India, he sees now is alive with runways and "you are India’s global ambassadors in the making".